Andrew J. Grube, Janesville (1985 - 2014)

Andrew J. Grube, age 29, of Janesville, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Mercy Hospital & Trauma Center, Janesville. He was born March 29, 1985 in Dubuque, IA, the son of Donald A. & Robin J. (Randles) Grube. On October 12, 2007 he married the love of his life, Desiree A. Willman, in Janesville. Andrew was a mechanic. He had worked at the YMCA, and also at the Janesville Gazette, both in maintainance.

First and foremost, he was a man who loved his family and friends and found no better times than spending time with them! He was a whiz with computers and electronics, and would be called upon by his friends to upgrade their systems. He enjoyed playing video games. Andrew loved working with his hands and found great pride and joy in tinkering with, and repairing, cars. He will be remembered as a very artistic and creative young man, and he designed his own "body art".

Andrew is survived by his wife, Desiree A. Grube; his daughter, Marissa Marie Grube, at home; his mother, Robin (Fred) Jegerlehner, of Janesville; his father, Donald Grube, of Elizabeth, IL; his brother, Justin Grube of Janesville; his sister, Samantha (Michael) Tentis of Burnsville, MN; his maternal grandmother, Nila Randles of Janesville; his step-brother, Andrew (Heidi) Jegerlehner of Janesville; his step-sister, Monica Jegerlehner of Monticella, WI; his nephew and niece, Camren and Natalie Grube; his father-in-law, John (Laurie) Willman; his mother-in-law, Debbie (Bob) McKinney, both of Janesville; his brother-in-law, Josh Willman; his sister-in-law, Jennifer Willman, both of Janesville; and by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He also will be missed by his beloved dogs, Blaze and Cylis. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Meldon and Evelyn Grube; his maternal grandfather, Roger Randles; his step-brother, Matthew Jegerlehner; and by his uncle, Carl Grube.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 until 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 11, 2014 at the WHITCOMB-LYNCH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES.